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2-Day Online Mithila Art Workshop
Create your very first traditional Mithila painting in just 2 days — a complete A5-sized artwork from scratch, live with step-by-step guidance.
Whether you're a complete beginner or someone who loves Indian folk art, this workshop helps you understand the beauty and fundamentals of authentic Mithila Art while creating a beautiful A5-sized artwork from scratch. Perfect for absolute beginners — and your first step toward mastering authentic Mithila Art.
Starts Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 5:00 pm IST · Final session ends Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 6:30 pm IST · Hybrid: Nirala Studio or live on Zoom
At-a-glance overview
- Format
- Hybrid: Nirala Studio or live on Zoom
- Final session ends
- Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 6:30 pm IST
- Duration
- 90 minutes
- Level
- Beginner
- Language
- English and Hindi
- Audience
- Beginner and intermediate art learners
- Fee
- ₹299
In-person venue: Nirala Studio, 2nd Floor, Above Mulchand Agarwal Textile, Marichei Thakurani Complex, Marchikote Square, Grand Road, Puri, Odisha 752001.
Online access: Zoom. Zoom access is shared in the private workshop WhatsApp group after confirmed payment.
What You Will Learn
Day 1: Understanding the Basics of Mithila Art
- Introduction to the history and cultural significance of Mithila Art
- Learn the basic principles and traditional styles
- Understand the importance of borders and how to draw different traditional border patterns
- Begin your A5-sized Mithila painting with step-by-step guidance
Day 2: Bring Your Artwork to Life
- Learn how to create beautiful traditional backgrounds using different line and filling techniques
- Complete your A5-sized painting
- Tips and tricks to improve your line work, detailing, and overall composition
- Common mistakes beginners make and how to avoid them
- Q&A session to clear your doubts
You'll take away
- A completed A5-sized Mithila artwork
- A strong understanding of the fundamentals of traditional Mithila Art
- Practical techniques you can apply to your future paintings
- The confidence to continue your Mithila art journey
Requirements, materials and inclusions
Do I need prior painting experience? No prior painting experience is required.
What materials do I need for this workshop?
- Required art materials: Students arrange the materials listed for the workshop. (student supplied)
Is a session recording provided?
Not provided. No recording is provided.
Will I receive a certificate?
Not provided. No certificate is provided.
Is an art kit included?
Not provided. No art kit is provided.
How will I receive WhatsApp and workshop access details?
Included. The group invite is shared after confirmed payment; Zoom access is shared in that group.
Hosted by Urwashi Nirala — 500+ students taught across 12 live courses. A working session, not a sales pitch.